Go to Settings > Safety & Emergency > Wireless Emergency Alerts (location may vary slightly depending on your phone model). Turn on Allow Alerts, and make sure both Extreme Threats and Severe Threats ...

Google is freshening up its Phone app with a new interface that’s supposed to make it easier to find contacts and your calls. The test is gradually rolling out to some of Google’s public beta users, ...

Here is how to set up Emergency SOS, medical ID, and crash detection tools on the three most common types of smartphones: iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy.

If you have an Android phone, you'll head to the Settings app by clicking the gear icon on your phone's home screen or app ...

If you have an Amazon device, you can sometimes use it to initiate calls. But can your Alexa call 911 for you?

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office announced their capability of receiving 911 texts in emergency situations.If you ever feel like you are in danger but can' ...

Most of the smartwatches in the modern world have an SOS feature, which is very critical in personal security. These gadgets ...

Colorado emergency response crews from the American Red Cross and Colorado Task Force 1 (CO-TF1) Urban Search and Rescue ...

Residents say Kerr County’s use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions ...

Faxing might seem old-fashioned, but it's surprising how useful it still is for sending important papers—especially when people need things quick and don’t ...

When Android decides its time to cool down your notifications, it'll turn off vibrations and lower the volume of audio alerts ...